"Participation on this Task Force is one of the most professionally rewarding volunteer activities with which I am involved,” explains Donna Smith, CPA. “I receive first-hand knowledge and can offer input as federal tax issues are developing.”

Donna currently chairs the MACPA Federal Tax Task Force – a task force that is currently seeking new members.

What does the Federal Tax Task Force do? The Task Force’s role is to plan and conduct meetings of the Association related to federal taxation subjects. They also consider and recommend material on federal taxation prepared by task force members or others for publication by the Association.

So what does that mean? More specifically, the 2006-2007 Goals and Objectives include continuing to develop and maintain conduits of communication with public office holders, such as members of U.S. Congress, IRS officials and other practitioner groups. The MACPA Federal Tax Task Force also serves as a membership liaison to the IRS on a multitude of issues, holding regular meetings and mutually beneficial exchanges of information.

Additionally, the Task Force provides knowledge and advice to the MACPA for development of specialized instruction in areas of interest to tax practitioners. In 2006, For example, they developed a new conference, the Advanced Tax Forum.

If you are interested in more information about the Federal Tax Task Force, contact Andrew Kokoczka, Task Force staff coordinator at akokoczka@michcpa.org or 248.267.3735.

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